Programme Coordinator for MSc in Equine Science & BVM&S Horse Husbandry Teaching Fellow
University of EdinburghEdinburgh - Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom, Scotland
Overview
This is a university role with University of Edinburgh based in Edinburgh - Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, United Kingdom. Applications close on 12 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
CMVM /Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent) contract
Help us redefine what’s possible in Equine Science. Be part of something bigger.
Are you ready to join a dynamic Equine Science and Animal Welfare team?
This post is an academic teaching post where you will play a key role in the running and development of our well-established MSc Equine Science online programme. There is a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in equine communities within the university and contributing to the equine world at large through interacting with our experienced staff and supporting our fabulous postgraduate students from all over the world.
The main purpose of this role is to act as the Programme Coordinator for the MSc in Equine Science, coordinating, developing and delivering the online programme. The role will additionally provide BVM&S Horse Husbandry practical teaching.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) with some flexible working options, such as some working from home.
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People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the university, you are part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination and a passion for what they do.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle. We offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right work/life balance.
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
right to work webpages.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 12 October 2026.
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As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
How this role compares
There are 604 university roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 89 of them in Scotland.
You have 9 days left to apply. University adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
University of Edinburgh has 53 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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